Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a classic, soft, and fluffy banana bread sweetened naturally with honey and infused with vanilla. It’s a comforting treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The recipe uses simple ingredients and can be customized with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 3 medium or 2 large bananas (about 1 ½ cups)
  
  

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  
  

• ½ cup honey
  
  

• 2 eggs
  
  

• ¼ cup milk
  
  

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or paste
  
  

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• Optional mix-ins or toppings: crushed nuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter glaze or frosting
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and honey. Add eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
   
   

4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
   
   

5. Pour batter into the loaf pan and add any desired toppings (e.g., sliced bananas).
   
   

6. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   
   

7. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving approx.)

• Calories: Not specified
  
  

• Carbohydrates: Not specified
  
  

• Protein: Not specified
  
  

• Fat: Not specified
  
  

• Sugar: Not specified
  
  

• Fiber: Not specified
  
  

• Sodium: Not specified